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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Takashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilbert Melendez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryu Takashi's chin.
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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179 cm
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157 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Takashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbert Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez throws a combination that misses
and Takashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Melendez if he has to take too many more of those.
Melendez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takashi counters with an outside leg kick.
Melendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takashi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Takashi throws a strike but Melendez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Takashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Melendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takashi trying to control but Melendez is working from the bottom.
Melendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Melendez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takashi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Takashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
Melendez keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully.
Takashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Takashi throws a strike but Melendez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Takashi pulls Melendez in close to his closed guard and prevents Melendez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryu Takashi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Takashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Melendez circles away.
Melendez misses with an uppercut.
Melendez cracks a nice hook into Takashi's ribs.
Melendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Melendez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Melendez fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Takashi misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Melendez misses with a left hand
and Takashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Melendez's knee momentarily.
Melendez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melendez looks gassed!
Takashi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Melendez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Melendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takashi counters with a shoot takedown. Melendez fights it but they end up in guard.
Takashi throws a big elbow that misses.
Melendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Takashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takashi working some strikes from top position.
Melendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takashi postures up in Melendez's guard and throws a big left but Melendez blocks it.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Melendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Takashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circle momentarily. Takashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Melendez misses with a series of wild punches.
Melendez throws a series of punches but Takashi moves out of range.
Melendez misses with a combination
and Takashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Melendez misses with a double jab
and Takashi counters with a single leg into guard. Melendez didn't expect that.
Melendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takashi throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Melendez is breathing heavily.
Melendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez has momentary wrist control but Takashi slips an elbow through the middle.
Melendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takashi postures up and lands a big shot to Melendez's brow.
Takashi postures up in Melendez's guard and throws a big left but Melendez blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takashi working some strikes from top position.
Melendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Melendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takashi throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi throws a big elbow that misses.
Takashi distracts Melendez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takashi slips nicely into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Melendez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takashi.
Takashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melendez defending well though.
Melendez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takashi drops an elbow to the side of Melendez's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi is working for a kimura but Melendez is defending it quite comfortably.
Takashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ryu Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melendez defending well though.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melendez can do to turn this around?
Takashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Melendez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takashi.
Takashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takashi thows a huge punch but Melendez dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takashi lands a nice short elbow.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Melendez is defending well.
Takashi throwing shots but Melendez is blocking nicely.
Takashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takashi is trying to control. Melendez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez won't allow Takashi to pass to mount.
Takashi is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Takashi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Takashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Melendez misses with a two punch combination.
Takashi avoids the body shot from Melendez.
No joy there for Melendez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takashi slips a jab and a cross from Melendez.
Melendez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Melendez's knee momentarily.
Melendez misses with a combination
and Takashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Melendez stuffs the takedown.
Takashi tries to clinch but Melendez moves out of range.
Takashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takashi.
Takashi jumps guard but Melendez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Takashi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Melendez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melendez.
Melendez blocks an uppercut.
Melendez blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melendez.
Melendez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melendez lands a shoulder strike.
Takashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Melendez is trying to push Takashi away but Takashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ryu Takashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Melendez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gilbert Melendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez throws a combination that misses
and Takashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Melendez misses with a hook. Takashi ducked under it nicely.
Gilbert Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryu Takashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Melendez misses with a series of wild punches.
Takashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Melendez circles away.
Melendez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takashi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takashi wants to clinch up but Melendez keeps it at a distance.
Melendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takashi scores a takedown into full mount!
Takashi controlling the position easily from mount.
Takashi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryu Takashi.
A punch combination from Melendez misses.
Gilbert Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takashi lands the left hand.
Takashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Melendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Takashi!
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energy
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hype
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